The Visible Leader
Corine Hines
Tune into The Visible Leader Podcast for a practical take on leadership, where I unpack the art and science of leading effectively. I explore topics like 'the secrets behind better decision making' and 'how to get results (without the need to chase), diving into what it truly takes to lead.
Remember, 'it’s not the knowing that’s difficult, it’s the doing.' Each episode challenges common assumptions and provides actionable insights that can transform your approach to leadership.
Join me for conversations that will inspire you to experiment with new ways to lead.
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What Leaders Get Wrong About Creativity (and How to Get It Right)
The Visible Leader
09/03/24 • 31 min
Rich Kirkpatrick is a creative leader, author, and speaker who helps people unlock their creative potential.
With a background spanning both business and the arts, he blends science and creativity to guide teams and leaders in fostering innovation. He’s the author of Mind Blown: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic, where he offers practical insights into the creative process.
In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of creativity and how it impacts our personal and professional lives. Here’s a sneak peek at the topics covered:
- What is Creativity?
We kick things off by questioning the very essence of creativity. Is there a test to measure it, or is it something more intrinsic? - Leadership and Creativity:
Explore how creativity manifests in leadership and teams, and what happens when it’s missing. - Signs of a Creative Team:
How can a leader tell if their team is creatively thriving or just going through the motions? - The Wizard vs. The Robot:
Discover the two types of thinkers in creativity and why both are essential to the process. - Iterative Improvement vs. Creative Leaps:
Can creativity be a series of small steps, or are big leaps necessary? What’s the risk involved? - Creating a Culture for Creativity:
Learn about fostering an environment where creativity can flourish and the surprising elements that might be holding your team back. - Constraints as Creativity’s Best Friend:
Why setting boundaries might actually unlock more creative potential. - Is Creativity Always Good?
Can too much creativity be a hindrance? The discussion turns to balance and the importance of execution. - Top 5 Creativity Killers in Leadership:
What are leaders doing today that stifles creativity, and how can they turn it around?
Contact me to book your free 30-minute Leading Smarter discovery call on LinkedIn.
Connect with Rich on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richkirkpatrick/
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What Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It)
The Visible Leader
04/02/24 • 36 min
Dr Nia Thomas is a thought leader in self-aware leadership and practices self-aware leadership every single day in her role as Director in a Children’s Charity.
She has an allergic reaction when she hears the phrase ‘you shouldn’t care what anyone else thinks’.
We talked about the perils of heeding that advice and how to avoid going the other way and becoming a total people pleaser!
Topics we covered:
- How to become aware of your blind spots.
- The pros and cons of 360 feedback.
- The cautions around self-awareness. How to avoid overthinking every encounter you have with your team.
- How you can be an authentic leader whilst taking others' opinions into account.
- How to judge when constructive feedback is useful or noise that should be disregarded.
- How can leaders navigate the fine line between caring about others' thoughts and maintaining their authenticity?
Find out more about Dr Nia Thomas: https://knowingselfknowingothers.co.uk/
And connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nia-d-thomas/
Get your free copy of my Leader's Guide to Increasing Your Impact, Influence & Free Time here: www.visibly-different.co.uk/increasing-your-impact
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Why Introversion Doesn't Mean Shy (And Other Myths Debunked)
The Visible Leader
10/01/24 • 36 min
In this episode, I chat with Stacey, an expert on introverted leadership, about the myths surrounding introverts in leadership roles and how they can excel in environments often geared towards extroverts.
Have a listen and discover how to truly embrace your strengths as an introverted leader!
Key takeaways include:
- Introversion vs Extroversion: Stacey shares her thoughts on why it’s not a simple binary choice and how understanding these traits can help leaders play to their strengths.
- Debunking Myths about Introverted Leaders: We explore the stereotype of being quiet and discuss why introverts can be powerful leaders.
- Practical Tips for Introverts in the Workplace: From preparing for meetings to managing your energy, Stacey offers some brilliant, actionable advice to ensure introverts have their voices heard.
- Influence and Contribution: We cover how introverts can influence and contribute without needing to be the loudest person in the room.
- How to Ask for What You Want: Stacey gives great advice on how introverts can successfully ask for the promotion, recognition, or raise they deserve.
Stacey also shares a free “Meetings Playbook for Introverts” – you can download it from her website to learn more.
Resources:
- Contact me to book your free 30-minute Leading Smarter discovery call on LinkedIn.
- Visit Stacey’s website: ifactorleadership.com for more insights and tools.
- Meeting Playbook for Introverts: 10 Strategies to Have Your Voice Heard and Your Ideas Shine: https://ifactorleadership.com/meetingplaybook/
- Conference Survival Guide for Introverts: https://ifactorleadership.com/survivalguide/- Ways to work with Stacey: https://ifactorleadership.com/coaching/
- Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chazinconsulting/
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Performance Without Appraisals (and what to do instead)
The Visible Leader
02/06/24 • 57 min
Ben Simpson works with leaders and their teams to create better relationships, improve trust, increase autonomy, ditch bureaucracy. He very much sees that you perform best when you’re happy in your work. And he’s a fierce critic of traditional (command and control) management and prefers a more human-centric way of leading and managing.
He co-founded Organisational Vitality, is the Director and Chairman of the Deming Alliance UK, Co-organiser of Reinventing Work in Bath and is a visiting lecturer on the Bath MBA.
And he has the honour of collaborating with me when we work with clients together!
We geeked out in this episode but also made sure we offered practical advice for rethinking your appraisal system.
We covered:
- Is it true that appraisal processes never work?
- So why do they persist?
- The hidden/unintended consequences of annual appraisals
- If command and control should be a thing of the past – why is Amazon so successful?
- If we ditch the concept of an appraisal system what could you do instead?
- What do we mean by ‘ask better questions’?
- What actions can leaders start taking right now?
If you have any questions as a result of this Podcast you have permission to pick our collective brains! Our e-mail addresses are:
Find out more about Ben here: https://vitalorg.co.uk/
And connect with him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bensimpsonbath/
Click here to get your free copy of my Leader's Guide to Increasing Your Impact, Influence & Free Time [ www.visibly-different.co.uk/increasing-your-impact ]
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The Power of Weekly (Yes Weekly!) 1-2-1s : Dr Steven Rogelberg Shares Research-Backed Strategies
The Visible Leader
04/30/24 • 31 min
Dr. Steven Rogelberg is an organizational psychologist whose award-winning research into meetings led to the publication of the highly successful book The Surprising Science of Meetings.
And again, he’s taken that research-based approach with his latest book – the excellent Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 meetings.
In this episode we challenge the idea that 1:1s are an optional extra for team members who ‘need’ them - and offer a framework for how to get started.
We talk about:
- What the research says and why 121s matter to your team members
- Whether you can be too senior to need a 121.
- What leaders are getting wrong.
- The mechanics of what a good 121 should look like.
- How to get started for leaders and for HR
You can find resources on Dr. Steven Rogelberg’s website: www.stevenrogelberg.com
And find his book here: Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings
Click here to get your free copy of my Leader's Guide to Increasing Your Impact, Influence & Free Time [www.visibly-different.co.uk/increasing-your-impact]
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What No One Tells You About Building Culture
The Visible Leader
01/07/25 • 34 min
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Danny Wareham, an organisational psychologist, coach, and speaker with over 25 years of experience. We took a deep dive into organisational culture - what it is, what it isn’t, and the common missteps leaders make when trying to improve it. Danny has such a wealth of experience and shared incredible insights on how to align culture with strategy to get real results.
We covered answers to questions, like:
- Why isn’t creating a “fun” workplace enough to drive success?
- What’s the real purpose of organisational culture, and how can leaders use it as a tool?
- When does communication actually undermine engagement?
- Why do we still think pay is a motivator when all the evidence says otherwise?
- How can leaders step back and focus on leading environments instead of people?
Find out more about Danny Wareham at dannywareham.co.uk or connect with him on LinkedIn
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Debunking Leadership Myths
The Visible Leader
12/03/24 • 44 min
I talked to Scott Allen about tackling some of the most persistent myths about leadership.
Why do these myths continue to hold sway, and how do they shape our understanding of what it means to lead?
Scott dives deep into the origins and impact of these myths, encouraging us to rethink traditional views on leadership.
Key questions explored:
- Are leaders really born, not made? Scott’s insights challenge this well-worn belief.
- How do we define leadership? Spoiler: it’s far more than just holding a title.
- Does charisma automatically make someone a good leader, or can it sometimes be a drawback?
- Why do so many leaders feel compelled to have all the answers? Scott turns this idea on its head.
- Should leaders always be ethical, and is there ever a place for lying in leadership?
Join us as we challenge these myths and offer fresh perspectives that will make you reflect on your own leadership journey. This episode is packed with ideas that could transform your approach to leadership.
Intrigued? Listen now and prepare to rethink what you thought you knew about leading.
Mentioned in the episode:
- The Leader’s Framework for Decision Making by Snowden & Boone – A must-read Harvard Business Review article exploring decision-making in leadership.
- Research on charisma by John Antonakis – Groundbreaking research on how charisma influences leadership from a professor at the University of Lausanne.
- Psychological Safety by Amy Edmondson – Learn more about Amy Edmondson’s pioneering work on creating environments where teams can thrive.
- Dissent in organisations by Megan Reitz – Explore Megan Reitz’s research on speaking up and dissent in the workplace, and how leaders can foster open debate.
Find out more about Scott Allen at scottjallen.net or connect with him on LinkedIn
Contact Me:
- Book your free 30-minute Leading Smarter Discovery Call https://calendly.com/visiblydifferentcorine/1-2-hr-discoverycall
- Download my Leader's Guide to Increasing Your Impact, Influence & Free Time https://www.visibly-different.co.uk/increasing-your-impact/
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Your Leadership Says More Than You Think - And It's Not Always Positive
The Visible Leader
11/01/24 • 39 min
In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Langslow, an executive coach and leadership expert, to dig deep into the impact we have as leaders—both the intentional and the unintentional. Sarah went from competing in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race to a stellar corporate career, and now she’s the author of Do Sweat the Small Stuff, a book that takes a close look at how our smallest actions as leaders can have the biggest impact. Join us as we uncover some eye-opening truths about the power of presence, intent, and those “micro-interactions” that often go unnoticed.
Key Takeaways Include:
- Intent vs. Impact: Sarah reveals why our intentions, no matter how good, often go astray. How can we make sure the message we think we’re sending is what others actually receive?
- Unintended Consequences of Being "Nice": What happens when kindness becomes a cover for discomfort? Sarah’s story of a moment gone wrong might make you rethink how you approach feedback.
- Navigating Power Dynamics: Sarah shares how power subtly affects every interaction—and how even the smallest misstep can amplify in unexpected ways. Are you tuned in to how power affects your team?
- Breaking Habitual Responses: What if your quick-fix solutions are doing more harm than good? Sarah offers a different way to engage that could change the way your team sees you.
Resources:
- Explore Sarah’s website: sarahlangslow.com for her book Do Sweat the Small Stuff and access to additional resources.
Contact Me:
- Book your free 30-minute Leading Smarter Discovery Call https://calendly.com/visiblydifferentcorine/1-2-hr-discoverycall
- Download my Leader's Guide to Increasing Your Impact, Influence & Free Time https://www.visibly-different.co.uk/increasing-your-impact/
Got a question for me? I'm just a message away on LinkedIn.
Click here to get your free copy of my Leader's Guide to Increasing Your Impact, Influence & Free Time
And if you enjoyed the Podcast please share with someone who might benefit and leave a rating and review.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might benefit and don’t forget to leave a rating and review!
Welcome to The Visible Leader
The Visible Leader
09/11/23 • 1 min
After over 10 years of coaching leaders and teams, I’m on a mission. Well, two missions really. I want to explore the assumptions made about the BEST or the ONLY way to be a leader. I’ll be looking at alternative approaches to see if it’s possible to get results and end up with happier, and more productive people. And second - who are the people taking leadership theory and bringing it to life in their organisation? And how can you get the same results in yours?
Join me as I talk to thought leaders and change-makers about practical ways to apply new learning and rethink the status quo.
12/19/23 • 51 min
Marina Nitze is an author and a crisis engineer. She co-authored Hack Your Bureaucracy with Nick Sinai, it contains over 50 tactics, each with real-world examples, for making lasting change in bureaucracies from PTAs all the way up to the White House and Fortune 500 companies.
Marina is currently focused on improving America’s child welfare system, helping organisations solve mission-critical IT challenges. Before this she was the Chief Technology Officer of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and helped establish the United States Digital Service. She also served as a Senior Advisor on technology in the White House under the Obama Administration.
We talked about:
- What it means to have a high-functioning bureaucracy
- What hacking your (low-functioning) bureaucracy means
- Where to start to get results
- The mistakes that keen people make
- Why Marina is obsessed with stabbing people in the chest
And much, much more.
Find out more about Marina here:
And buy her brilliant book here:
Hack Your Bureaucracy: Get Things Done No Matter What Your Role on any Team https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hack-Your-Bureaucracy-Things-Matter/dp/0306827751
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How many episodes does The Visible Leader have?
The Visible Leader currently has 27 episodes available.
What topics does The Visible Leader cover?
The podcast is about Management, Leadership, Podcasts, Leaders and Business.
What is the most popular episode on The Visible Leader?
The episode title 'What Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Visible Leader?
The average episode length on The Visible Leader is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Visible Leader released?
Episodes of The Visible Leader are typically released every 19 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Visible Leader?
The first episode of The Visible Leader was released on Sep 11, 2023.
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